US Bridges

Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · Over I40 · Structure no. 39I00400001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40 in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A011
CrossesLaw Rd. / I-40
LocationOver I40
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73672, -88.58356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A011 over Law Rd. / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.